‘Tis the season of giving and once again OPG – Darlington Nuclear staff members have created a toy mountain, donating a massive amount of items, including 55 bicycles and helmets, electronics and, of course, lots of toys and food.
For 20 years OPG employees have supported thousands of families in all corners of the region by generously contributing to DRP’S’ Food and Toy Drive, said a police statement.
“The donation was so large we had to call in help from our friends at Durham Region Transit. They provided us with a bus to help take the bikes and other donations right to agencies in need,” the statement said.
Interim Chief Todd Rollauer and Food & Toy Coordinator Cst. Daryl Rice accepted the donation and thanked OPG Darlington for this amazing donation. Many families throughout Durham Region are in need of support from organizations and charities and these donations are making this the best year yet for the Food and Toy Drive.
New, unwrapped toys or non-perishable food items can be dropped off at any DRPS Division by December 22. And Sunday, December 20, from 10 am to 2 pm there will be Cram-A cruiser events are various Canadian Tire stores across the region:
- Canadian Tire Bowmanville -2000 Green Rd
- Canadian Tire -Oshawa N-1333 Wilson Rd N
- Canadian Tire Whitby N-4100 Garden St
- Canadian Tire Whitby S-155 Consumers Dr
- Canadian Tire Ajax -250 Kingston Rd E
“A special thank you to OPG – Darlington staff for their generosity and thank you to those of you who have already generously donated to the drive!” said the statement.